Prep the Salmon

Cover the Rice

Stick each rolled slice of salmon onto the rice in a squiggly pattern so the whole thing resembles a brain. Work quickly and neatly, making sure your hands are clean and cool.

Wrap with Plastic

Keep working until the sides are completely covered, but leave the indentation along the center of the "brain" uncovered. Gently press plastic wrap around it to squeeze the salmon together and hide any rice peeking through the sides.

Add Tobiko

Remove the plastic wrap and gently spoon red tobiko (flying fish roe) into the indentation along the center of the brain.

Wrap with Plastic

Press another sheet of plastic wrap over the brain to shape it again; remove it carefully.

It's Almost Too Real

Now you have an appetizer that looks like a real brain but tastes like a smoked salmon sushi roll.

The Finishing Touch

Serve slices of the "brain" with wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger.